Play games with your kids in your house or yard. Try playing hop-scotch, Simon Says, tag, hide-and-seek, or invent a new game!

If you have cable, consider downgrading it. Your kids will spend less time in front of the TV, and you can save that money for things like a bike for your child or a special family outing.

Encourage your child to walk or ride their bike to school (if you feel the sidewalks, traffic, and neighborhood are safe). You can also be a good role model and walk or bike to work! Consider looking into “Walking School Buses” as a safe and active way to get your child to school. Find out more at: http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/guide/walking_school_bus/index.cfm

If your kids enjoy team sports, make it a family activity and play touch football, soccer, or basketball.

Work with your neighbors to organize play dates or group activities such as dodgeball, capture the flag, or a dance competition.

Save on gas and buy MBTA passes. It’ll get your family walking to the train or bus stop.

Do stretches with your family before bedtime. It will get your family moving, and it will help you relax at the end of the day.

Work in a little extra activity here and there, like taking the stairs, or getting off the train or bus a couple stops early and walking the rest of the way.

If your family has a Wii, choose the more active games to play, or consider buying Wii Fit Plus. Most games are multi-player, so the whole family can play!

Start taking a family walk before or after dinner. A half-hour of walking together in your in your neighborhood is a great way to unwind and connect with your family.